August, in East Central Illinois, can be harsh and it’s our hottest time of the year. It’s a time for back to school and gearing up for harvest. We are a farming community and our seasons revolve around planting and harvest. Tomatoes are beginning to ripen and it’s time to
By Ingrid De Villiers– This recipe is delicious and my own creation! Toast a few slices of wheat, five grain italian bread. Spread it with butter and rub a clove of garlic over the each slice of toast. Spread a thin layer of Marmite (optional) over each slice. Marmite is
By Palma Hansen – This month, farmers’ markets, gardens, fruit stands, and grocery stores are full of summer’s bounty of seasonal veggies and fruits. Italians have paired tomatoes with cheese for centuries, giving us Caprese salads, eggplant-mozzarella dishes and simple fresh tomato sauce with basil and parmigiano-reggiano to use those
Submitted by Rhonda Daniels – Ginger, known as Zingiber officinale or official ginger is a very easy herb to grow. Even better? You can probably find a start at the grocery store! This is not the tropical ginger with flashy blooms that you see in Hawaiian photos, but rather the
By Erica Galindo – When you think of comfort food, most people think of homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or Chicken Pot Pie, right? Call me crazy, but my one of my all time favorite comfort foods is a simple Italian vegetable dish called Broccoli Rabe. Broccoli Rabe, a member of
By Karen Olsen – My name is Karen…and I’m a thrift-aholic!!! I am one of those people who is not afraid to stop my car on the side of the road to pick up other peoples cast-offs. It’s adventuresome, and best of all it doesn’t cost a thing. I love
By Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin ~ Gooseberry Patch – An inexpensive ingredient, eggs are always in the refrigerator–or at least on the shopping list! The hard-boiled egg is so versatile, making a perfect garnish, snack or picnic side dish. To help you make the most of this kitchen
By Carrie Saba – Have you heard about the grain called quinoa? It is pronounced Keen-wah. Quinoa is a grain many people have not heard of before but it is fast becoming a favorite for those that try it. It has become a staple in my house and I actually
By Holly Clegg – Nothing says summer like a great, family-filled, old-fashioned barbeque, especially on the Fourth of July. Whether you want to relax with your family, show off a brand new pool, or just enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon, there’s always a reason to barbeque. While everyone has their
By Holly Clegg – Summer is officially here and with it brings the heat! Cool down with the crunchy cucumber – a low calorie vegetable high in nutritious potassium and vitamin K. I am going to share with you one of my favorite trim&TERRIFIC® cucumber recipes, sure to excite your
Submitted by Rhonda Daniels – Learn How To Grow Herbs Looking to grow herbs for health, cooking, or for making herbal remedies? We have a fun video course that shows you how to grow your own herbs. This class is perfect for learning how to grow herbs in container and
By Rhonda Daniels – Attracting beneficial bugs to your vegetable or herb garden is probably more important than you think! If you are growing veggies, or fruits you need pollinators! Beneficial bugs -or pollinators- are responsible for pollinating the flowers on your plants. This in turn allows the plant to
By Alesha E. Churba, CAPS, CD – Creating a cozy home that is inviting using color when you are in your prime can be accomplished using some tried and true guides. Follow along as I share some principles home decorators and designers use to make a room look great every
By Marta Perrone – There is no better time than now to getting your house in order by cleaning it from top to bottom and finally ridding yourself of “stuff” that is simply cluttering your life. There is a great sense of relief when you finally decide to get rid
Deli salads are all the rage this time of the season; whether for picnics, parties, potlucks or camping, an easy deli salad is perfection. Crunchy, creamy potatoes with dill are one of summer’s classic tastes. The season is fleeting so enjoy these summer delights outside in the sunshine while you
What an amazingly tasty fruit salad this dish is! You simply can’t go wrong with this fresh fragrant fruit salad. Not only does it taste fantastic but its aroma is refreshing and the perfect reminder of summer and warm weather. Make up this wonderful fruit salad for your next picnic.
Sometimes nothing beats the taste of a classic, homemade egg salad sandwich. This version has all the traditional ingredients: hard-boiled eggs, onion, celery, mayo and mustard. It’s simple and to the point but that’s the best thing about it. Ingredients 6 hard cooked eggs, chopped 1 tablespoon minced onion 2
By Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin of Gooseberry Patch ~ Many of us are watching our food budgets these days, so this month we decided to feature the humble potato. This common root vegetable is low in cost, fat and calories while still offering many important health benefits such
If you prefer not to stand over the grill or maybe it’s occupied by all the steaks and burgers, then try making barbecue chicken in your slow cooker. The chicken comes out just as moist and tasty without all the work. It’s perfection. Serves: 6 Ingredients 2-3 lbs chicken 1
By Karen Olsen – Burlap is making an appearance all over the home décor scene. It’s rustic, textural and charming all at the same time. Burlap is one of my “must haves” in decorating. Burlap evokes a time when a trip to town meant brining home bags of goods and
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